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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,311.13, 943,343.82 and 479,742.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,311.13, 943,343.82 and 479,742.66 is: 661,339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,311.13 : 943,343.82 = 479,742.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,311.13/943,343.82 = 479,742.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,311.13x = 943,343.82 × 479,742.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,311.13x = 452,562,273,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,562,273,501.36/684,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,339.93

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